Extension of Order Limiting Deportations Under Alien Enemies Act in Colorado

A federal judge in Denver has extended an order that temporarily restricts the Trump administration from deporting Venezuelan immigrants from Colorado under the 18th-century Alien Enemies Act. U.S. District Judge Charlotte Sweeney issued a new temporary restraining order that requires federal immigration officials to provide a 21-day notice and a chance to contest removal for Venezuelan detainees. The order was granted in response to concerns that the administration was trying to deport Venezuelans without due process. The White House did not respond to requests for comment. The Supreme Court recently ruled that immigrants must be given a chance to contest removal under the Alien Enemies Act. The ACLU filed a lawsuit on behalf of two Venezuelan men, and others, who feared imminent deportation without a hearing. The ACLU has requested the lawsuit to proceed as a class action. The administration has used the Alien Enemies Act to send immigrants to El Salvador. Sweeney expressed skepticism of Trump’s proclamation and stated that the restraining order ensures due process is followed. The order will expire on May 6 but may be extended. The government has until April 28 to respond to the ACLU’s request for a class action lawsuit. The ACLU argues that the elimination of due process threatens civil liberties and civil rights for everyone. Sweeney’s restraining order aims to prevent the government from evading judicial review and ensuring individuals have a fair chance to contest their removal.

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